Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Colonist (1854)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
Colonist
Year of Build:
1854
Official Number:
33481
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Sarnia, Ontario
Power
Propulsion:
Screw
Hull Dimensions
Tonnage (gross):
341
Final Disposition
Final Location:
Near Straits of Mackinack, Michigan, U.S.A.
How:
Wrecked
History
Chronology:

134x24x11 Owned by J. Porter et al. 1854; to Henderson & Holcomb, Montreal 1855. Owned by several partnerships subsequently. Built by Robert Stead, Sarnia and launched 06/06/54. Engine by Hyde & Kelso, Detroit. Used Montreal-Upper Lakes. 40' upper cabin. Went ashore late December 1856 Kingston, pulled off 10/04/57. Wrecked late November 1869 Strait of Mackinac.

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Colonist (1854)